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Mnangagwa adds Rolls-Royce to Presidential motorcade, sparks debate
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly added a luxurious Rolls-Royce, dubbed "New Zim 1," to his presidential motorcade, igniting a fierce public debate over the display of opulence amidst Zimbab...Published: 22 hrs ago | 13287 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Nationals are a target of international cyber criminals
As more and more Zimbabweans embrace the digital economy, the rise of cybercrime has become a significant concern for its citizens. With increasing internet penetration, more individuals are engaging ...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:19hrs | 282 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe launches nationwide Presidential rural solarisation project
The Zimbabwean government has announced the launch of a nationwide Presidential Rural Solarisation Project aimed at providing sustainable renewable solar energy to rural households. The initiative, wh...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:02hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter
Marula Mining ceases Zimbabwe operations
Marula Mining PLC, an investment and development company focused on African mining opportunities, has officially announced that it will cease exploration and project acquisition activities in Zimbabwe...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 13:55hrs | 2073 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders in advanced talks with Ariel Sibanda
Highlanders Football Club are in advanced discussions with their long-serving captain, Ariel Sibanda, regarding the extension of his contract, which is set to expire on December 31. This comes as the ...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:17hrs | 1251 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Bulawayo for church auditorium commissioning
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is scheduled to visit Bulawayo today for a two-day working programme, during which he will commission a state-of-the-art 10,500-seat church auditorium and preside over the...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:12hrs | 574 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean medical doctor convicted of cyberbullying
Specialist neurologist Lennon Tonderai Gwaunza has been convicted of contravening the Data Protection Act after being found guilty of falsely claiming that another neurologist, Dr. Andrew Mataruse, wa...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 20:06hrs | 924 | by Staff reporter
Debate on Zimbabwe's 'PhD fever'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Chiweshe, Mashonaland Central Province, celebrating his wife, First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, for attaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Tourism and Hospitalit...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 15:22hrs | 656 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean truck driver dies in horrific crash in South Africa
A tragic accident occurred on Friday at the Marrianhill Toll Plaza on the N3 Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, when a Zimbabwean truck driver lost his life after crashing into six trucks and five...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:04hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter
Phelekezela Mphoko: Farewell to a revolutionary
THE passing of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has left a profound void in the hearts of many Zimbabweans and those who knew him globally. As we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:28hrs | 87 | by Marshall Ndlela
South Africa to deploy drones to strengthen Beitbridge border?
South Africa has announced plans to introduce drones under its Border Management Authority (BMA) to monitor and secure its borders, which have long been criticized as “porous." The move is aimed at ...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:55hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga urges diamond value-addition to boost Zimbabwe exports
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has stressed the importance of value addition in Zimbabwe's diamond industry as a means to maximise export earnings and enhance the sector's contribution to the nat...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:40hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp hackers unleash havoc in Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans are facing an alarming surge in cybercrime as WhatsApp scams target unsuspecting users, hijacking accounts and wreaking havoc across social groups. These sophisticated cybercriminals explo...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 14:57hrs | 2808 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe and Mpofu to spend Xmas in jail?
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are now pursuing bail pending trial after High Court Judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda dismissed their application for referral to the Constitutional Court. Witho...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 12:54hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Young Warriors storm into Afcon qualifier semis
Zimbabwe's Young Warriors secured a spot in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA qualifiers as the best runner-up following a dramatic 4-4 draw against Namibi...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:40hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube unveils ambitious infrastructure funding overhaul
Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has announced plans to restructure the sinking fund and expand the e-tolling system to secure sustainable revenu...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:44hrs | 1019 | by Staff reporter
The tragedy of King Lobhengula and Chaminuka Pasipamire fallout
Two political dynasties in the present-day Harare province and surrounding areas aligned themselves with the Ndebele in the mid to late 1800s. These were the Rwizi and Hwata dynasties. The relationshi...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 11:51hrs | 554 | by Mzala Tom
Mnangagwa praise singer undergoes surgery in India
Renowned Zimbabwean singer Admire Sanyanga Sibanda, popularly known as Chief Hwenje, is on the path to recovery after undergoing a successful life-saving surgery in India. The 37-year-old artist was d...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:48hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Sugar tax money to set up new cancer treatment centres
The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has approved expedited procedures to procure new cancer treatment machines, with the potential completion of the process before the end of 2024....Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:32hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to fast-track procurement of new cancer machines
The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has approved a fast-tracked process to procure new cancer treatment machines, raising hopes that they will be in place by year-end.The a...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:23hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Editorial changes at Zimbabwe Independent
Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) has introduced significant editorial appointments at the Zimbabwe Independent (ZimInd), marking a reshuffle of key positions within the newsroom.Assistant editor Sha...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 18:12hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe losing billions in inflated infrastructure project costs
Zimbabwe may be losing billions of dollars in inflated costs for its massive infrastructure projects due to the absence of advanced software for accurate project pricing, according to a local industry...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 18:11hrs | 1153 | by Staff reporter
ZRP collaborates with varsities to tackle modern policing challenges
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has partnered with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) to enhance the capacity of its officers in addressing emerging ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 16:33hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko dies
Former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has died.He was 84. George Charamba, the Deputy Chief Secretary-Presidential Communications in the Office...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 14:50hrs | 4675 | by Staff reporter
60% of Matebeleland South households do not own cattle
A significant number of households in Matebeleland South province are struggling with livestock ownership, a situation worsened by the persistent drought that has depleted pastures across the region. ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:37hrs | 917 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu, Chimombe's request refused
High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda has dismissed an application by businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe to refer their fraud case to the Constitutional Court. The ruling, handed down on Thu...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 17:12hrs | 1004 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hands over 54 new vehicles to the Zimbabwe Defence Forces
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), handed over a fleet of 54 vehicles to the military in a ceremony aimed at bolstering their ope...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 14:41hrs | 808 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pampers uniformed forces with cars
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), handed over a fleet of 54 vehicles to the military in a ceremony aimed at bolstering their...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 10:36hrs | 7165 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt plans to build new stadium in Mt Hampden
In a bid to address the country's long-standing sports infrastructure challenges, Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved a plan to invite private sector investment for the development, refurbishment, and mai...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 08:06hrs | 16082 | by Staff reporter
Parliament power outage exposed consequences of corruption and mismanagement
Two days ago, Zimbabwe once again found itself in the throes of an international embarrassment, this time at the heart of its legislative hub. During the presentation of the 2025 National Budg...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 20:56hrs | 1363 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Econet launches US$350k Christmas promotion
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has launched its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Promotion under the theme "iJoy Afta Joy", offering customers the chance to win life-changing prizes worth over US$350,000. ...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:54hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Mugodhi apostolic sect leader dies
Tony Sigauke, the acting bishop of Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church (MAFC), has passed away at the age of 88. Sigauke, who had been serving as the church's acting bishop since 2019, died of natural caus...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter
Surge in US$ cash transactions triggers spike in armed robberies in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is experiencing an alarming rise in armed robberies, with the increasing use of US dollar cash transactions making businesses, banks, and individuals prime targets for criminals. Violent atta...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:50hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Hackers target African govt departments, financial institutions
Cyberattacks targeting African governments have soared in 2023, doubling to a record 29%, according to a report by Positive Technologies, a cybersecurity firm specializing in data-driven security solu...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:11hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Econet, are you ready for Starlink's direct-to-phone satellite offering?
Starlink, the SpaceX subsidiary that uses low-Earth orbit satellites to provide broadband internet services globally, is intensifying efforts to offer direct-to-smartphone connectivity.Accordi...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 16:20hrs | 2528 | by Staff reporter
Technology complicates police investigations
The landscape of modern policing has become increasingly complex, as criminals turn to advanced information and communication technologies to complicate investigations, police officials revealed durin...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:59hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
US$88million needed for airports upgrade
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) requires US$88 million in the 2025 financial year to fund critical infrastructure development projects, including the construction and refurbishment of airports ...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 154 | by Sgtaff reporter
Matebeleland exam paper transporters furious over unpaid dues
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) is facing accusations of failing to pay transporters in the Matebeleland region who were contracted to deliver examination papers and scripts for the ...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:26hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash Holdings posts strong profit growth in half-year results
EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited has posted impressive results for the half-year ending August 31, 2024, highlighting the resilience of its business model and the effectiveness of its strategic initi...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:21hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inches closer to rejoining Britain's colonies club
Zimbabwe's "remarkable democratic progress" has positioned the nation closer to rejoining the Commonwealth, the bloc's secretary-general, Ms. Patricia Scotland, has said.As Zimbabwe intensifie...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:20hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should learn from Ramaphosa's mature approach to international recognition
On the global stage, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has long been an emblem of measured leadership and diplomatic tact, in stark contrast to his counterpart in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mn...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 21:14hrs | 500 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Breaking the Silence: Prostate cancer awareness and the fight every man must face
When conversations about cancer arise, common narratives often centre on breast, lung, or colon cancer. While these deserve their spotlight, prostate cancer lingers in the shadows, affecting millions ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 215 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Mnangagwa commissions US$18,5m Bulawayo students' complex
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday officially commissioned the state-of-the-art Bulawayo Students Accommodation City Complex, a landmark project in Matsheumhlope suburb valued at US$18.5 million. ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:22hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec exams proceed without reported leakages
The 2024 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Grade 7, Ordinary, and Advanced Level examinations have unfolded without any reports of paper leakages, marking a significant improvement compare...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Bank card fraud chaos in South Africa
In 2023, card-not-present (CNP) fraud accounted for over 68% of all card fraud committed in South Africa, costing citizens over R700 million.This is according to the South African Banking Risk...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 16:31hrs | 2230 | by Staff reporter
Harare's water supply under threat
A recent study has highlighted a rising environmental threat to Harare's primary water source, Lake Chivero, with increasing algal growth potentially compromising the capital city's water quality and ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ZimSat-2 satellite launches
HARARE - Zimbabwe's agricultural landscape, mineral exploration capabilities, and urban planning efforts received a transformative boost yesterday as the country's second earth observation satellite, ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tells Britain to apologise
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the British government to apologize for its century-long colonial rule in Zimbabwe, which dispossessed indigenous people of their land and subjected them to ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:17hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
11 Chinese investors eye Bulawayo for multi-billion dollar projects
Bulawayo is poised for a significant boost in its re-industrialisation initiatives as 11 prominent Chinese companies have expressed interest in investing in the city. These firms, which span sectors s...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:14hrs | 1575 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches second space satellite
Zimbabwe is set to launch its second earth observation satellite, ZimSat-2, on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the nation's growing space program. The satellite will be launched from Vosto...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:02hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
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